Nepal Manangi : Nepal  

Nepal Manangi - Travel guide

Nepal

Manangi

Manangi resemble Physiognomically and religiously to the Tibetans but they take pride to believe themselves belonging to the Gurungs who live in the lower hills and valleys. These people inhabit the pleasant valley of Manang in the upper reaches of the Marsyangdi river northwards in the central Nepal. The Manang district encloses three distinct areas of Neshyang, Nar and Gyasumdo; all of them culturally interrelated. They have agriculture as their foremost recourse of subsistence for living. The harsh and cold climate limits the cultivation to buck wheat, barley, wheat, maize, potatoes and radishes. They also breed sheep and other cattles.

Lhosar, the New Year's celebration is their main festival in the month of February. Similarly, archery is arranged in a grand way during the month of April-May.